Obituary of Laura Bell 'Nan' Dean

DEAN, Laura Bell 'Nan' - Passed peacefully away at the Interfaith Citizen's Home, Carbonear on June 3, 2014, Laura Bell 'Nan' Dean, in her 97th year. She was predeceased by her husband, Arthur N. Dean in 1984 and their infant daughter, Jean in 1958. Nan is survived by her daughters, Helena (John) Roche, Lethbridge, AB and Dianne (Allan) Skanes, Corner Brook; grandchildren, Dana (Darren) Pepin, Lethbridge, AB, John Jr. (Wendy) Roche, Battleford, SK, Philip (Rebecca) Skanes, Paradise and Katherine (Chris) Hearn, Corner Brook; great-grandchildren, John and Alissa Roche, Battleford, SK, Emily and Michael Pepin, Lethbridge, AB, Hannah Skanes, Paradise, Jack, Madelyn and Haley Hearn, Corner Brook, and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Mom was very active in her church until her passing. She was a life member of the UCW, served on various church committees and taught Sunday school and Explorers for a great number of years. Mom loved to spend time with her family and she was loved by all of us. She enjoyed travelling with us, enjoyed a game of Skipbo and a good cup of tea, with a snack, of course, with her extended family at Charwood Manor. She was very active in her senior years, swimming, skiing and walking until the onset of her illness this year. She was a good friend and neighbour to everyone that she met, always had a smile or a joke. We were blessed to have her in our lives for so long. Resting at Noel's Funeral Home, Carbonear with visitation hours on Friday, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday, 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon. Funeral service to take place on Sunday, June 8 at 3 p.m. from Bethany United Church, Carbonear. Interment at Bethany United Cemetery following the service, Rev. Brian Colbourne officiating. Donations may be sent to the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of your choice and flowers will be lovingly and graciously accepted in our mother's great memory.